Public health briefing for the borough of Bury – 17 December, 2021
As Omicron becomes the dominant variant of Covid-19 across the UK, cases are rising sharply every day and are set to continue to do so. This national picture is reflected in Bury and Greater Manchester.
The vaccine remains our greatest weapon against the virus. In Bury we will be delivering tens of thousands of booster vaccinations over the next few weeks, along with first and second jabs to those who still need them.
To meet this huge task, capacity has been ramped up through all of our local delivery sites in Ramsbottom, Bury, Radcliffe and Prestwich, at Fairfield General Hospital, at seven local pharmacies and at the Mass Vaccination Centre at the Etihad Campus in Manchester.
Our GP and pharmacy colleagues will provide key clinical staff for local clinics and we are expecting to redeploy suitably skilled Bury NHS CCG and Bury Council staff for non-clinical roles. Our partners such as Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, Greater Manchester Police and Six Town Housing are also making staff available.
We also anticipate that additional volunteers will be required to help run the centres smoothly and we are urging people to look out for less mobile friends and neighbours and help them with transport to vaccination appointments. To find out more about volunteering at a vaccine centre go to www.buryvcfa.org.uk/volunteering.
With everyone pulling together we are confident we can meet the challenge.
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How to get your Covid-19 vaccination in Bury
It’s easy and convenient to get your Covid-19 vaccination in Bury.
Booster
Everyone aged over 18 can get a Covid booster jab, if it has been at least three months (91 days) since their second dose.
Most people will be offered a booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine or Moderna vaccine. Some people may be offered a booster dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine if they cannot have the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine.
Covid-19 first and second doses
For those aged 18+ (including within 3 months of turning 18) first and second vaccinations are available at any walk-in clinic or bookable clinic. Second doses will be given at 8+ weeks since the first.
For those aged 16 or 17, first vaccinations are available at a walk-in clinic or a bookable clinic. Second vaccinations for 16 and 17-year-olds are not currently available at walk-ins – for a second jab, booking ahead is required, and it should be 12 weeks since first vaccination.
12 to 15-year-old vaccination programme
Vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds can be booked at vaccination clinics via the National Booking Service or by calling 119. Note: Vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds are not currently available at Bury's four vaccination clinics
